1998 VOLVO VN Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 98V092000 on 05/05/1998
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 11/23/1997 - 04/16/1998
- Affected:
- 2,329
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions.
- Consequence:
- If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the drl control module.
- Notes:
- Owner notification is expected to begin during late may 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 98V092000 on 05/05/1998
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 11/23/1997 - 04/16/1998
- Affected:
- 2,329
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions.
- Consequence:
- If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the drl control module.
- Notes:
- Owner notification is expected to begin during late may 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 98V120001 on 06/02/1998
- Component:
- Wheels:rim
- Affected:
- 3,065
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
- Correction:
- Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
- Notes:
- Accuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification began july 27, 1998. owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 98V297000 on 11/23/1998
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 09/08/1997 - 10/08/1998
- Affected:
- 25
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8.0 front steer axle. the upper steering arm can fail without warning.
- Consequence:
- This condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began november 30, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V225000 on 08/29/1999
- Component:
- Visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Manufactured:
- 09/14/1998 - 07/11/1999
- Affected:
- 352
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an espar compact heater mounted in the luggage compartment. the fuel-metering pump that supplies fuel to the compact heater is not wired through a rollover protection switch. this does not comply with 49 cfr 393.77, "heaters."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle rollover, and the compact heater was in operation, fuel would still be supplied to the heater creating the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will wire the fuel-metering pump through a rollover protection switch.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began september 27, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 00V002002 on 02/27/2000
- Component:
- Parking brake
- Manufactured:
- 06/03/1997 - 02/27/1998
- Affected:
- 13,516
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. these valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.
- Consequence:
- The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the suspect valves.
- Notes:
- Volvo truck recall no. rvxx0002.owner notification began march 28, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 01V093000 on 03/22/2001
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 11/21/1997 - 08/27/1999
- Affected:
- 1,577
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. under certain operating conditions, the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information pursuant to the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight.
- Consequence:
- When operating the truck "bobtail" with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label.
- Correction:
- The weight certification label will be brought into compliance by one or more of the following means: (1) replacement of the label with one which contains correct information; or (2) replacement of front axle tires, rims or tie rod tube or a combination thereof; or (3) replacement or relocation of the fuel tanks. due to the various truck configurations, several owner notification letters are being sent for this campaign. the first owner notification letter was mailed april 26, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy or label within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1998 VOLVO VN TSBs (54)
- Bulletin:
- RVXX9899
- Component:
- 017000 steering:linkages
- Summary:
- Safety recall notice regarding front steer axle upper steering arm failure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- RVXX9899
- Component:
- 017000 steering:linkages
- Summary:
- Safety recall bulletin regarding front steer axle upper steering arm failure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SP-215-014
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: engine update campaign for certain d13f engines (vn-2, vhd-2) consists of inspecting the camshaft and replacing the intake rocker arms, exhaust rocker arms, injector rocker arms, injector hold downs, and the injector sealing w
- Bulletin:
- FSB-873-014
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: reports prompted the release of a replacement connector for the cab hvac motor resistor. replacement connector is supplied as kit part, which contains the connector body and the necessary terminals. model years unknown.
- Bulletin:
- SB-364-025
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Volvo truck; clutch switch clip; it has been found that vn, vhd and vt vehicles use a spring clip to retain the clutch switch, may have an issue with the clutch switch moving or detaching from it's mount. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-261-017
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: on some vehicles, coolant overflow out of the overflow tube occurs during the diesel particulate filter regeneration cycle. excessive coolant flow from the radiator top tank and thermostat vent lines prevents flow into the de-a
- Bulletin:
- SB-824-002
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: to reduce the potential for cab water intrusion, a cab cowl seal has been released by engineering. the seal part number 8083305 is positioned above the top edge of the cowl panel to divert water flow onto the cowl panel rathe
- Bulletin:
- SP-891-004
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Volvo: trucks built prior to 18/8/2011 were shipped without four (4) spring nuts pre-installed from the factory. *js
- Bulletin:
- FSB-255-023
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: connector pin, replacement. severe fretting damage of the engine variable geometry turbocharger actuator (engine vgt actuator) harness and turbine shaft speed sensor (tss) connector may cause an unreliable signal to the engin
- Bulletin:
- FSB-212-002
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: oil seepage at flywheel housing. this problem has already been solved in production, but the production solution is not compatible with previous generation flywheel housings. *js
- Bulletin:
- FSB-357-002
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Volvo: light control module (lcm), reprogramming. on some volvo units equipped with clear led clearance lights in the sun visor, the may exhibit an active fault code mid 216 psid 49 fmi 5. this fault indicates a trailer marker open issue wh
- Bulletin:
- SP-514-005
- Component:
- 043000 service brakes, air:slack adjusters
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: on the steering axle of the volvo trucks, the zerk fitting on the meritor slack adjuster comes into contact with the bolt head of the steering arm causing the fitting to break. *js updated 8/17/12. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-221-011
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Volvo: low oil pressure, on certain vehicles, during long hard pull conditions, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) pid 100 fm1, spn 100 fmi 1 or p252400, can log on, with or without engine shut down lamp. model vn, vt. no years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-51-001
- Component:
- 045000 service brakes, air:disc
- Summary:
- Volvo: the air disc brake, on some trucks, may experience thermal overload due to an over adjustment of normal pad wear compensation that maintains clearance running between brake pad and rotor. models vah, vhd, vn. no years listed.
- Bulletin:
- FSB-512-002
- Component:
- 045000 service brakes, air:disc
- Summary:
- Volvo: on some trucks, air disc brake may experience a condition of thermal overload. thermal overload reduces running clearance between pad and rotor below desired level which is an over adjustment of normal pad wear compensation. model
- Bulletin:
- FSB 213-002, Exh
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- In some instances the exhaust rocker piston cap screw may become loose and back out causing loss of engine compression, or a mechanical injector diagnostic trouble code (dtc).
- Bulletin:
- FSB 293-016
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve oil supply line, updated part
- Bulletin:
- FSB 284-047
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Oil level sensor harness wire splice
- Bulletin:
- SP 284-049
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Engine control module (ecm) software update
- Bulletin:
- FSB 432-014
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission ecu compatibility
- Bulletin:
- FSB 371-049
- Component:
- 111100 electrical system:battery:cables
- Summary:
- Battery cable, routing
- Bulletin:
- SP 386-004
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Fuel management module, replacement, incorrect calibration
- Bulletin:
- FSB 375-010
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Seat harness routing (non-swivel) wires pulling away from clipping points
- Bulletin:
- FSB 375-011
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Seat harness routing (swivel) wires pulling away from clipping points
- Bulletin:
- FSB 593-012
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- Hill start assist solenoid, replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 216-001
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Twin mass flywheel conversion, transmission removed
- Bulletin:
- FSB 293-027
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Egr mass flow rate low, diagnostic trouble code
- Bulletin:
- FSB 431-010
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Range synchronizer, repair
- Bulletin:
- FSB 811-005
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Floor cracks repair (front panel)
- Bulletin:
- FSB 811-006
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Floor cracks repair (rear panel)
- Bulletin:
- FSB 284-038
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Engine coolant thermostat software update
- Bulletin:
- FSB 215-002
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- Timing plate leak repair
- Bulletin:
- FSB 593-012
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- Hill start assist solenoid, replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 215-003
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Timing plate flange screw
- Bulletin:
- FSB 284-057
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- High soot output
- Bulletin:
- FSB 222-004
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Oil filter housing
- Bulletin:
- FSB 432-013
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Amt high range cone replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 801-003
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Service door rust prevention
- Bulletin:
- FSB 593-012
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Hill start assist solenoid, replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 234-018
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Single fuel tank ventilation filter kit
- Bulletin:
- FSB 234-019
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Dual fuel tanks ventilation filter kit
- Bulletin:
- SP 293-027
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Coolant hose, egr cooler, replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 252-031
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Turbocharger outlet pipe
- Bulletin:
- FSB 258-035
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Aftertreatment def tank vent filter
- Bulletin:
- FSB 258-036
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Def sensor assembly routing
- Bulletin:
- FSB 210-045
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Regeneration in pto mode
- Bulletin:
- FSB 222-004
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Oil filter housing
- Bulletin:
- FSB 593-012
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- Hill start assist solenoid, replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 293-022
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- In the event that an egr temperature sensor replacement is required on a volvo d13h engine, a new routing configuration is required.
- Bulletin:
- SP 398-001
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- On some trucks with the telematics gateway (tgw) system, the tgw control unit may not correctly communicate with the vehicle systems after restarting.
- Bulletin:
- SP2 284-036
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Software update, revise document
- Bulletin:
- SP 431-021
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Transmission ecu programming
- Bulletin:
- FSB 216-001
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Twin mass flywheel conversion
- Bulletin:
- FSB216-002
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Flywheel resurfacing guidelines, i-shift
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